BRIDGEPORT — A teen was hospitalized Thursday night after he tried to climb a ladder and fell about 12 feet, according to officials.

The 14-year-old boy was playing on the playground at the Jettie S. Tisdale School — 250 Hollister Ave. — around 6 p.m. when he found a ladder that accessed the roof area of the school, police spokesman Terron Jones said. He said the teen tried to climb the ladder, falling about 12 feet with the ladder falling on top of him.

Multiple 911 calls came in around 6:09 p.m., Jones said, with people reporting a “child” fell from a “high elevation” near the school that “left the child stuck” in a fence.

Police and fire units were dispatched to the scene, Jones said. The fire department said firefighters had to extricate the teen.

The 14-year-old was taken to Bridgeport Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Jones said the boy’s parent were notified.

CORRECTION: This story initially identified the victim as a child, based on initial dispatch reports and initial reports from officials. City officials have since sent an update with the victim’s age.

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